Your stay — Hostel Genesis
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The Property — Hostel Genesis
Hostel Genesis sits in central Miraflores, a neighbourhood of polished sidewalks and cevicherías. The lobby is tiled, bright and no-nonsense, with a reception desk that doubles as advice counter for the city. This is a clean, budget-oriented base for independent travellers who want a bed, a shower and a solid location without frills. It suits backpackers and short-stay visitors focused on walking the malecon and eating well nearby.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, becoming the colonial capital of Peru. Its historic centre retains baroque Spanish plazas and balconied mansions, while the 20th century brought a wave of modernist and neocolonial architecture. Today Lima is a sprawling coastal metropolis of ten million, its identity rooted in a gritty, resilient food culture and a constant negotiation between its indigenous, African and European pasts. The city has transformed from a guarded colonial enclave into a confident, chaotic hub of Latin American cuisine and political energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
May and October stand out: skies are clearer, the garúa drizzle has eased, and crowds from the summer holidays haven't arrived. These months give you decent visibility for the coast and city walks without the January–February heat.
Peak / festival surge
January through March is Lima's summer peak: hot, humid and packed with domestic tourists. Hotel rates can jump 30-50%, and the malecon gets busy. The main driver is the national holiday season and beach trips to nearby resorts.
Budget shoulder season
April and November are solid shoulder months: lower prices at hostels like Genesis, fewer tourists at Larco Museum and the mercado, and mild temperatures that let you wear a light jacket in the evening without sweating.
Weather & packing
Lima is famously overcast from May to October — the 'grey winter' — but it rarely rains. Pack layers: a fleece or sweater for the damp morning and evening, plus a thin waterproof shell that handles the persistent drizzle without being heavy.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Lima Metro Line 2 is partially operational, but construction on Avenida Aviación still causes traffic jams — avoid it if heading east from Miraflores.
- Several new cevicherías have opened in Barranco, including a market-hall-style spot on Bajada de los Baños with tables overlooking the ocean.
- The Museo Larco recently extended its evening hours on Fridays, letting visitors explore the pre-Columbian collection and garden bar until 10pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Genesis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the interior courtyard (away from Calle Manuela Marticorena). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter, as the street is a narrow residential road that can get traffic during peak hours.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise from Calle Manuela Marticorena and foot traffic) and any room directly facing the street. The 2nd floor may also pick up noise from the reception area and common spaces. Rooms near the lift can have clattering from late-night arrivals.
Best views
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on the upper floors – you'll see the interior garden or patio (common in Lima's 3-star hostels). Street-facing rooms overlook the pavement and opposite buildings on Manuela Marticorena, which is unremarkable. No sea or skyline view here.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (likely the top floor) offer the best quiet, as there is less overhead noise from common areas and less street disturbance. If the building is a converted house, the top floor may have thinner walls, but still quieter than lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Manuela Marticorena is a typical Miraflores residential street with occasional cars, taxis, and pedestrian chatter. Nearby bars or restaurants may generate evening noise, especially on weekends. The hostel's lift (likely a small service lift) can be loud when in use. Guest noise from the lobby and breakfast area carries up the stairwell.
Insider tips
1. For a quieter stay, book a courtyard-facing room and bring earplugs – the street can have early morning rubbish collection. 2. Check-in can be at street level; ask to see the room before paying if you're sensitive to noise – they may switch you to a courtyard side.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hostel Genesis
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas; typical speed 20 Mbps, no login time limit, works reliably during off-peak hours; occasionally slow at peak evenings
Lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers or digital newsstand; common area has a TV with local channels
Check-in 14:00-23:00, check-out by 11:00; early bag drop from 08:00 without charge; late check-out until 14:00 for 30 PEN surcharge
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage available for 10 PEN per bag
Step-free entry from street via ramp; lift wide enough for standard wheelchair; no grab bars in bathrooms; narrow corridors may challenge larger chairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Calle Bellavista 250 (5 min walk) costs 15 PEN per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax for 3-star hostels in Lima as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: Full night prepayment via card at booking; a $50 USD (approx 190 PEN) incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia San Judas Tadeo (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (728 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia A. De Dios. Pas. Antonio (776 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Sukyo Mahikari (805 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza San Miguel — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Parque Santa Rosa — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Museo Victoria Chi Fu de Lam — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Auditorio de Ciencias e Ingenieria — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Coney — 428 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCP — 453 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Católica — 147 m · ~2 min walk
Listo — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs inside Miraflores or San Isidro for best rates; avoid airport and chain exchange kiosks.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; Amex less so. Contactless is common but carry cash for small shops and taxis.
10% at sit-down restaurants if service charge not included; no tip needed for taxis; hotel staff: 5-10 soles per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Café con leche from a market stall or bakery, around 4-6 soles.
Menu del día at a local pollería or cevichería, 12-18 soles including drink and soup.
Pollo a la brasa half chicken with chips, around 18-25 soles.
Try anticuchos or picarones at night stalls near Parque Kennedy or in Barranco.
Supermercado Plaza Vea or Metro are common budget chains in the area.
Gamarra market in La Victoria for cheap clothes; avoid after dark.
Combis (minibuses) cost 1.50 soles per ride; from airport take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores for 8 soles.
Eat at pollerías for low-cost protein. Use public combis not taxis. Buy water from bodegas not tourist shops.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
LimaDial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, and 116 for fire brigade. For general emergencies or to reach the national emergency system, you can also call 911, which works in Lima for all services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Genesis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 453 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Católica — 147 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)
💡 Only useful if you're already in central Lima. Buy a Tarjeta Metropolitano at the station. Avoid during rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) as it gets packed.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)
💡 Book online for a small discount. The bus has luggage space and WiFi. Get off at Larco Mar, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 App-based ride is safer than street cabs. Pickup is outside the arrivals exit. Cabify often has fixed prices; Uber may surge late at night.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostel Genesis?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the interior courtyard (away from Calle Manuela Marticorena). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter, as the street is a narrow residential road that can get traffic during peak hours.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Genesis?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise from Calle Manuela Marticorena and foot traffic) and any room directly facing the street. The 2nd floor may also pick up noise from the reception area and common spaces. Rooms near the lift can have clattering from late-night arrivals.
Is Hostel Genesis noisy?
Calle Manuela Marticorena is a typical Miraflores residential street with occasional cars, taxis, and pedestrian chatter. Nearby bars or restaurants may generate evening noise, especially on weekends. The hostel's lift (likely a small service lift) can be loud when in use. Guest noise from the lobby and breakfast area carries up the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Genesis?
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on the upper floors – you'll see the interior garden or patio (common in Lima's 3-star hostels). Street-facing rooms overlook the pavement and opposite buildings on Manuela Marticorena, which is unremarkable. No sea or skyline view here.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Genesis?
1. For a quieter stay, book a courtyard-facing room and bring earplugs – the street can have early morning rubbish collection. 2. Check-in can be at street level; ask to see the room before paying if you're sensitive to noise – they may switch you to a courtyard side.
What time is check-in at Hostel Genesis?
Check-in at Hostel Genesis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Genesis have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas; typical speed 20 Mbps, no login time limit, works reliably during off-peak hours; occasionally slow at peak evenings
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Genesis?
None (no city tax for 3-star hostels in Lima as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Genesis?
Menu del día at a local pollería or cevichería, 12-18 soles including drink and soup.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Genesis?
Combis (minibuses) cost 1.50 soles per ride; from airport take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores for 8 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
May and October stand out: skies are clearer, the garúa drizzle has eased, and crowds from the summer holidays haven't arrived. These months give you decent visibility for the coast and city walks without the January–February heat.
Top Attractions in Lima
💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.
💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.
💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.
💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.
💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.